MLB Could Return to the 2028 Olympic Games
United States – Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has expressed optimism about the possible participation of Major League players in the baseball tournament of the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will be held in Los Angeles. After a meeting of owners held on Thursday, Manfred indicated that talks are advancing to reach an agreement with the MLB Players Association. This agreement is crucial to allow active players to compete in the Olympic event. The tournament would be played from July 13 to 19 at Dodger Stadium, coinciding with an extended All-Star Game break.Manfred highlighted the existing momentum between the parties to resolve outstanding issues. He noted that the opportunity to compete on American soil represents a valuable opportunity for international projection for baseball. The last time Los Angeles hosted a Summer Olympics was in 1984, when baseball was part of the program as a demonstration sport. On that occasion, the United States took second place after losing to Japan in the final. If the participation of active MLB players in 2028 is confirmed, it would be the first time in history that the professional baseball elite competes in the Olympic Games.The negotiations are closer to materializing than on previous occasions.
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